Communications/Public Relations Manager

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem.

That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view.

We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

The global communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions, bringing to life the company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to help keep communities and businesses safe, productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes – from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators – and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span media, thought leadership, employee engagement and other stakeholder communications.

Enterprise Security Solutions at Motorola Solutions

The things we care about most start with safety, because we’re at our best when we feel safe. Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise Security organization designs video security systems, powered by responsibly-built AI, that can alert security professionals when action is needed, focusing human attention to cover more ground and act with more certainty.

We make this possible with live video, powerful analytics, touchless access, advanced alarm and control and critical communication devices and networks. We’re connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help.

This position is an opportunity for a skilled communications professional with a strategic mindset, media relations experience and strong project management and writing skills to manage external communications plans and programs. The team member will join the Global Communications & Media team, based in Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, and report to the head of North America Enterprise Security Communications & Media.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic business partner and communications counselor to North America Enterprise Security sales leaders  with a focus on building relationships and gathering insights that can be used in messaging and media pitching
• Partner with product and marketing teams to align communications activities
• Lead the development and execution of strategic external communication plans and programs that tell the company’s story to reporters, investors and other key audiences
• Create well-crafted, concise and highly engaging communications including pitches, press releases, blog posts, and other materials needed to tell our enterprise security stories
• Build and maintain key media relationships and regularly pitch national, local and trade media with enterprise security stories
• Manage communications activities at and around priority North America tradeshows
• Read enterprise security and technology news; support monitoring, measurement and crisis communications

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree; journalism, communications or English preferred
• 7+ years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism
• Strategic thinker who can build a network, gather information and translate it into communications projects and plans that generate coverage and clear results
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Savvy media strategist who knows how to leverage top-tier, trade and local outlets for earned coverage, as well as paid, shared and owned channels
• Seasoned professional who exerts influence in navigating all levels of the organization and consistently exhibits strong judgment and commitment to excellence
• Detailed project manager who leads complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meets tight deadlines and easily adjusts as circumstances change
• Serious commitment to excellence, quality and attention to detail 
• Experience working with sales teams, marketing and company leaders preferred

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of communications experience

Travel Requirements: Under 10%

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type Experienced

Referral Payment Plan Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.